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# Let’s talk about the future — Join Daily Maverick in JHB at the Leaderex Career Summit

> From AI and digital transformation to new models of leadership and entrepreneurship, this summit will give you a front-row view of the future.

By Daily Maverick · Published 4 September 2025, 21:52 SAST · Updated 4 September 2025, 21:52 SAST

## Key points
- Join the race to the future at the Leaderex Career Summit on 12 September 2025, where Africa's brightest minds will decode the playbook for tomorrow's leaders, tackling everything from AI to the art of hybrid skills.
- Join Daily Maverick at the Leaderex Career Summit on 12 September 2025 to explore the future of leadership in Africa.
- Engage with industry experts on evolving business education and the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce.
- Gain practical insights on future-proofing your career in a rapidly changing professional landscape.
- Network with innovative thinkers and secure your spot for a transformative experience at the Sandton Convention Centre.

## Content

We know that professional spaces are shifting at breakneck speed. AI, evolving leadership models, jobs that don’t even exist yet and somehow you’re expected to stay ahead.

That’s why we’re inviting you to step into the playbook for Africa’s future leaders with [Daily Maverick at the Leaderex Career Summit](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1574862478) at the Sandton Convention Centre on 12 September 2025.

Your panels include:

#### **Rethinking Business Education for Africa’s Future**

Business Maverick Editor Neesa Moodley will lead:

Samuel Njenga, Chief Strategist, Systems Thinking Africa;

Dr Shahiem Patel, Academic Dean, Regent Business School; and

Leoni Grobler, Director: Executive Education, Wits Business School;

They’ll tackle the hard questions: Are our institutions preparing leaders for workplace disruptions? How should Africa’s business education evolve? What skills and mindsets will tomorrow’s leaders need to thrive?

From AI and digital transformation to new models of leadership and entrepreneurship, this panel gives you a front-row view of the future.

#### **Careers and Qualifications of the Future**

Quinton Douman, Chief Learning Officer at PPS, moderates:

Professor Jefferson Yu-Jen Chen, Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs);

Louis-Neil Korsten, CEO and founder, Spock; and

Masenyane Molefe, Group HR Executive, PPS.

This session explores how professionals can future-proof their careers in a world of hybrid skills, micro credentials and lifelong learning. With practical insights from industry leaders, you’ll gain the kind of knowledge that puts you ahead before anyone else realises they need it.

#### **Don’t miss:**

- Learning from Africa’s leading academics and business leaders.
- Networking with forward-thinking professionals.
- The opportunity to walk away with fresh perspectives that will make your next career move clearer (and smarter).

#### **Event Details**

Where: Sandton Convention Centre

When: 12 September 2025

Time: 9.30am – 1pm

Cost: R250/R125

(Apply your Insider-exclusive code to receive 50% off.)

Your ticket includes entry to both panels and day access to the Leaderex Career Summit.

[Save your seat before someone else does! Book now.](https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1574862478)**DM**